How to Enjoy Oral Sex

Receiving oral sex is pretty much the best thing ever. But between worrying about how you taste and what he's seeing down there, sometimes…it's hard to relax and just go with it. We asked sex therapist Sharon Gilchrest O'Neill, author of A Short Guide to a Happy Marriage, for tips on how to just enjoy it already.

Be Sure You're Ready

Be Sure You're Ready

Oral sex is a pretty intimate act—his face is all up in your vag, after all. So, maybe hold off until you're completely comfortable with him. Feeling super at ease with your guy will go a long way to alleviate any worries and anxieties that get in the way.

Get the Timing Right

Get the Timing Right

If you're not comfortable with receiving oral for any particular reason—like maybe because you're about to get your period any second now—then don't do it. It's these kinds of moments that can put a huge damper on the experience.